Satellite fire · Angola Fire, Angola
The Satellite fire · Angola Fire was a wildfire in Angola. The last recorded size was approximately 1,070 acres (433 hectares); agencies listed it as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1,070 acres (433 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
-9.8275, 22.5031
Current Situation
The Satellite fire · Angola Fire was a wildfire in Angola. The last recorded size was approximately 1,070 acres (433 hectares); agencies listed it as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 5 days ago. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 17°C and south winds of approximately 10 km/h.
Nearby communities include Mbako (39.1 km E), Sandoa (43.1 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapNone listed right now.
Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Mbako
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Sandoa
Largest Fires
None listed right now.
Community
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Angola (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Satellite fire · Angola |
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| Agency Fire ID | -123,281 |
| Country | Angola |
| Province / State | — |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | -9.82752 |
| Longitude | 22.50306 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 5:59 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1,070 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Mbako (24 mi E), Sandoa (27 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 5:59 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | firms-sat |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Satellite fire · Angola Fire was approximately 1,070 acres (433 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Satellite fire · Angola Fire is located in Angola at approximately -9.8275, 22.5031. Nearby towns include Mbako (39.1 km E), Sandoa (43.1 km E).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Satellite cluster (FIRMS). A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Mbako (24 mi E), Sandoa (27 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 62°F, 50% humidity, 6 mph from the s.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).